ABC's of Vidal Sassoon

      We were fortunate enough to hold a two day cutting seminar at our salon. For those of you who don’t know, Vidal Sassoon is the Harvard of hair. Using geometric principles and architectural influences, the Vidal Sassoon education turns haircutting into a science. All cuts are customized to the individual client and no two cuts are ever the same.

Our instructors, Karen and Travis, both traveled from two different academies to lead us through our workshop. Both full of information, each day began with lectures by Karen and Travis. The lectures included diagrams and visual aids for the haircut of the day, as well as a history of the haircut and its evolution over time. ​

After lectures, Travis and Karen both cut models as a demonstration. Getting to watch two people have such fluidity and attention to detail was inspiring. With perfection, each snip of their shears created masterpieces. We were encouraged to move closer to watch and to ask questions. Once we were all intimidated by Karen and Travis’ mad skills, it was time for us to cut. ​

​The first day, we cut a bob. Most of us cut a bob in a much different way than we were traditionally taught. Cutting through the comb and true zero elevation were terms heard flying around as Karen and Travis diligently checked each step. Taking about two hours, our haircuts were perfect and complete. 
    The second day, we cut a pixie. Granted, pixie cuts are not what they used to be trend wise, and learning the technique of how to cut a pixie was very useful. A lot of what we learned can be applied to any short haircut and/or men's cuts. Cutting short hair is always the hardest, so why not learn it from the best? Different than most ways of cutting hair, we all began on the sides of the head to ensure equal length. Taking a little over two hours this time, we had perfect, complete pixie cuts. 

“Sassoon is at the pinnacle of hair design and welcomes you to a world of aesthetic advancement and achieving the exemplary. With a Sassoon cut you can enjoy the satisfaction that you look your absolute best - you have reached and realized your full beauty potential, purely through hair exclusively designed around you.”

So next time you come in, how about asking for a Sassoon inspired cut? We’d love to show you all we have learned.​

A huge thank you to our owner Kerrie Orrell for the dedication and belief she has in all of us. Thank you for investing in our futures and in our talent.